Help Please, I am so confused with what to do with my computer !!

alison74

Hello

I have got my computer back since it broke on Monday (and a new monitor). Thanks to all those that helped me with their advice.

I found my system restore disk that the shop created for me when I bought the computer (April 2005) and had all my programmes on it so I was happy. I only lost some C: documents I hadn't backed up

I still needed to re install the modem, itunes and various other bits and bobs.

I read the thread about backing up and it just confused me even more. Is there anywhere on this forum that gives you a step by step simple instruction on how to do it ??

I tried to do it myself last night, but when I used the windows back up, (through system tools), there wasn't an option to back it up to the DVD drive. Only A: (not going to fit on floppy disks !!) and My comp is partitioned, so I copied my C: to my as I figured it wouldn't hurt as it was only 4 gb worth. (I didn't lose my music / photos because of having a partitioned drive )

How do I copy it to dvd ? I must be able to do it as it was done when I got my computer.

I also have Nero and tried to use it, but when I started the burning process it was coming up with all types of errors or was saying, 'can't burn C: as you are using programmes on it' kind of thing.

I am now paranoid about backing up, so want to get this done as soon as possible.

I also re downloaded, spy bot, spyware blaster etc, all the ones recommended on this forum so am pretty secure again.

Any advice in SIMPLE language would be appreciated.

Chippy_Minton

Windows Backup can't backup to DVD or CD - that's one of its limitations. You have to backup to hard drive first then copy the backup file to CD/DVD.

Nero is better. Use Nero Express as that has a simplified interface. Just click the Add button to add the files you want to back up or drag and drop files from a Windows Explorer window.

startrekker

http://www.wlu.ca/documents/15511/_Back-Up_for_Dell_Conputers_-_Nero_-_Alvin_Woods_Move.pdf#search=%22using%20nero%20to%20back%20up%22


here is the link to the step by step guide for nero

alison74

Thanks for that info.

I think I will manage the back up with the step by step guide (hopefully !)

tawnyowls

You might want to think about investing in a backup hard drive - a 250Gb one is under a hundred quid, and it makes backing up a lot easier. The Maxtor drive comes with backup software and is very easy to use.

alison74

tawnyowls wrote:

You might want to think about investing in a backup hard drive - a 250Gb one is under a hundred quid, and it makes backing up a lot easier. The Maxtor drive comes with backup software and is very easy to use.

I did think about it and asked for advice on this forum a few weeks back !! Didn't get round to buying it and of course, my comp crashed !!!

I am going to buy one very soon and get backing up !!!